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What age do you expect to live to?

wakka12

For some reason Ive just been thinking about mortality a lot. Im only 22 but a recent health scare really woke me up to the reality that Im not immortal,and that body reacts the exact same way to bad things like alcohol and fast food as everyone else, Ill literally die some day and the decisions I make for my healthtoday could have a big impact on how healthy I am in another 50 years.
Im a bit of a hypochondriac, but Ive 3 live grandparents all over 76(one of whom is 81 and still working 9-5) with no health issues and one who died of cancer at 76, pretty good overall, no history of illness in either of my parents in early fifities or in any of their brothers and sisters. I was thinking of getting a 23andme type thing done to see what my chances of getting different diseases are but mabye its best not to know..

Ive started making some adjustments to my life, going to exercise every day from now on, meditate to relieve my anxiety, drink only every second week and drink less when I do, start drinking green tea instead of coffee, stevia instead of sugar, snack on nuts instead of crackers, sleep 8 hours every night and not bring my laptop or phone into my bedroom at night,Im going to start donating blood because I think its a nice thing to do and also its shown to prolong life quite considerably in men. I also started wearing a helmet while cycling which I should have always been doing but anyway.

Are you healthy? How long do you hope to live? Barring unfortunate unpredicatble events like car accidents etc

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Franz Von Peppercorn

BattleCorp wrote: »

^^^^^^^^^^

This is what will probably save the planet.

A bug that we can't fight will wipe out a large percentage of the population. It's only a matter of time.

You’re a delight.

BattleCorp

Franz Von Peppercorn wrote: »

You’re a delight.

Doesn't mean that I'm wrong though.

Cleopatra_

Well in 1988 when I was born my life expectancy was 14. Here I am at 30. My life expectancy is now late 30s. I have Cystic Fibrosis. No idea how long I'll really get, doctors can't even give me a strong indication I'll reach 40 but I think it's possible for me to reach mid forties anyway, maybe even 50s.

My lungs are the age of a 59 year old so maybe based on that I could live another 20 odd years? Depends on how fast my lungs deteriorate really.

Pherekydes

My parents died at 71 and 77, so split the difference.

My wife's parents died at 79 and 88. Unlucky her!

pxdf9i5cmoavkz

When I discover that I have one of the dementia's (family history) I will check out. The problem is that I may forget about this promise because you know... dementia

Emme

70s would be enough for me unless I am very rich, very sharp and very fit in my old age. I want to die quickly - ie be dead before I hit the ground so to speak. I have seen enough suffering in my family and a long life is not always a good thing. I am not averse to euthanasia for myself if it is available in Ireland when the time comes, otherwise I would be willing to travel for it.

I think a good few people in the 40s and 50s will be dying earlier than their parents because they have more stressful lives. They have longer commutes and work longer hours. People will also be expected to work longer up to retirement and many will die shortly before or shortly after retirement. Not necessarily a bad thing.

Ghekko

Father's side lived into their 80's and 90's. Mums side into 70's but her parents were younger when they died, so who knows. The problems the grandparents had would be easier treated now anyway. I'd like to say 90's as long as I was as with it as my father was - he was still driving in his 90's.

Fitz*

Didn't join the 27 club so anything from now onwards is a bonus.

I do like to live life so when the time is up, I won't have any regrets.
Now, I must saw that I do partake in most things a bit too excessively - alcohol, social media, enjoy a take away, etc but I do exercise regularly and don't smoke. Like to get fresh air.

I'd be happy with 75 I would imagine. Hopefully I can go peacefully.

Boom_Bap

I'm going to take a crack at 100 with at least 1 robotic limb.

Rubberlegs

This is something I have been thinking about lately. I want to live for as long as I can but only if I am healthy. All my grandparent's bar one made it to late 80s/90. I fully expected to see my Dad reach 85 but lost him age 73 from cancer contracted in the workplace. My mother now has cancer for the second time, never smoked, rarely had a drink. It does make me wonder am I next in line to get it and after seeing what it does to someone close now for the third time, it terrifies me. Once I stay healthy and independent I want to live to see great grandchildren, what a privilege that would be!

endacl

I’m pretty good shape. Eat well, sleep well, and lots of down time and low stress levels. Decent genetic history, and a nice defined benefits pension.

I’d imagine I’ll be hit by a bus the week after I retire.

CruelCoin

80's

I have no intention to live into old age in discomfort and frailty, dribbling from Alzheimers/dementia etc.

Once I feel myself being "past it" then I'll just off myself.

wakka12

mike_ie wrote: »

Flowing Data have a simulator that details the things most likely to lead to a person’s death in any given simulated lifespan.

If I remember correctly, they correlated the causes of death across all ages in the USA to build a statistical model. Enter in your age, ethnicity and gender, and watch your life unfold in front of you. What makes it interesting (to me at least) is the shift in varying causes of death for the different age demographics depending on age.

https://flowingdata.com/projects/2016/death-simulation/death-sim.html

25% of white men die before 60..wtf

rob316

You literally have no control over it. Healthy lifestyle choices are more for the now I believe than seen how long you live. Life is for living, it'll get very boring if you are worried about everything you do or consume.

My grandfather died at 92, a healthy horse of a man who smoked nearly 100 major a day well into his 60s.

Sundew

100!
I’ve every intention of picking up me Cheque!